Description of varieties of apricots
In order to choose and grow this exotic fruit in the past on your site, you need to carefully study the description of apricot varieties. For the Russian climate, in most cases, only species that are resistant to cold and frost are suitable.
So that after severe winter frosts the apricot tree does not hurt or die at all, you need to choose varieties that tolerate the cold well. The future yield directly depends on the right choice.
Before proceeding with the selection of a seedling, you need to carefully study the descriptions of apricot varieties
Among the most persistent, unpretentious varieties that have good taste and benefits, the following can be distinguished:
- “Hardy”. Begins to bear fruit 4-6 years after planting.
- “Red-cheeked”. The first crop can be harvested in 2-4 years.
- “Darling”. Fruiting 3-4 years after planting.
- “Honey”. Gives the first fruits in 3-5 years.
- “Russian”. Will delight you with apricots for the 6th year after purchasing a seedling.
- “Snegirek”. Gives a rich harvest by 3 years after planting.
- “Triumph North”. Will delight you with the first fruits in 2-4 years.
All these varieties are distinguished not only by their resistance to adverse weather conditions, but also by their immunity to many diseases and the invasion of harmful insects.
Description of the best northern varieties of apricots
The Snegirek variety is the leader in frost resistance. It is successfully grown even in the North of Russia. In addition, it is absolutely unpretentious to the quality of the soil. The plant reaches a height of 1,5 m, blooms in late spring. Produces firm, sweet, fragrant fruits of dark yellow color with burgundy blotches, which have the ability to long-term storage.
The Triumph Severny variety is not far behind in winter hardiness. The tree has a wide, spreading crown and reaches 4 m in height. The fruits are mostly large, juicy, sweet and tender. The skin has a light fluff and a sour taste.
The variety is considered early maturing, but even during the spring flowering period, it is not afraid of return frosts.
The “Russian” variety can withstand an average winter with air temperatures down to -30 degrees. From one tree, which reaches 4 m in height, you can harvest up to 80 kg of tasty and juicy apricots.
The variety “Favorite” is the most resistant to diseases and harmful insects. From its 5-meter tree, you can get up to 60 kg of large bright yellow fruits. The pulp has a sweet taste with a slight sourness.
It is not difficult to grow an apricot tree in your garden or in your summer cottage. You just need to study the descriptions of varieties and choose the most suitable for a particular climatic zone.